Whirlpool 900 Series manual

HOWlOMAKEAttOMERlN.J+” UseAndCare - A Note to You ........................ 2 Dishwasher Safety ................ 3 Parts and Features ................ 4 Starting Your Dishwasher .... 5 Loading Your Dishwasher.. .. 6 Using the Dispensers ......... 10 Setting the Controls ............ 12 Selecting a wash cycle ...... 12 Canceling a cycle ...........[...]

A Note to You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool dishwashers are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate [...]

Dishwasher Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any This symbol alerts you to such dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns, and instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the warning symbol. personal injury. IM[...]

Parts and Features Your dishwasher is illustrated below with the parts and features called out. To help you find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included. Third level wash, Water inlet opening Heating element - (P. Door latch’ /- / Upper spray arm (P. 8) / Spray tower (P. 8) Model and , serial number label ([...]

Starting Your Dishwasher This section tells you how to start or stop your dishwasher. Refer to it for quick reference. Starting a wash cycle 1. Load the dishwasher. See pages 6-9. 2. Spin the spray arms. They should turn freely. 3. Add detergent. See page 10. 4. Add rinse agent, if needed. See page 11. 5. Close door firmly until it latches. 6. Run [...]

This section tells how to properly load your dishwasher for best washing and rinsing results. Preparing to load the dishwasher l To save water and energy, do not rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. . Remove large pieces of food, bones, and other hard items. The POWER CLEANTM module removes food particles from the water. The module[...]

Loading the silverware basket Personal Injury Hazard Load sharp items (knives, forks, skewers, etc.) with the point down. Failure to do so could cause personal injury. l Load the silverware basket while it is in the door or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. l Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and som[...]

Loading the bottom rack Load items with cooked-on or dried-on food in the bottom rack, with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. Mixed load l Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing inward to the spray. l Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the spray arms. Spray arms must move freely. l Load items s[...]

Loading the top rack Load the top rack with cups, glasses, and smaller items. Do not cover the third level wash when loading the top rack. Cup and glass load l Load so open ends face down for cleaning and draining. l Load glasses in top rack only - bottom rack is not designed for glasses. Damage can occur. l Place items in the rows between prongs. [...]

Using the Dispensers For best washing results, review the information below. It is important to use detergents and rinse agents properly. Using the detergent dispenser l Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy. l Add detergent just before starting cycle. l Store tightly-closed detergent in a cool, [...]

Using the rinse agent dispenser Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a liquid rinse agent. A rinse agent greatly improves dish drying by helping water flow off them during the last rinse. A rinse agent also keeps water from forming droplets and drying as spots or streaks. A small amount of rinse agent automati- cally releases into the rinse w[...]

Operating your dishwasher’s controls properly helps you obtain the best possible washing results. This section tells you how to select wash cycles and options. Selecting a wash cycle Press a Cycle pad. NORMAL, LIGHT, and RINSE-WASH LATER cycles all share the same pad. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the desired cycle. A “*” shows what each cyc[...]

A “0” shows what each cycle includes CYCLE MAIN FINAL TIME CYCLE WASH RINSE WASH RINSE RINSE DRY (Minutes) RINSE-WASH LATER For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more days later. . et 16* l Do not use detergent. l The water heats to 140°F (60°C) in the final rinse (marked 7). l AIR DRY is automatically selected. l Cycle lime Includes dr[...]

Changing a cycle setting You can change a cycle setting anytime during any cycle. 1. Lift up the door latch to stop the cycle. 2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to the desired cycle. 3. If desired, press one or more Option pad(s). 4. Check the detergent dispensers. They must be filled properly for the new cycle. NOTE: Turning the Cycle Contr[...]

Washing Special Items If you have any doubts about washing a particular piece of tableware, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL INFORMATION Aluminum Yes High water temperature and detergents can pit finish of anodized aluminum. Bottles and Cans Cast Iron China/ Stoneware No No Ye[...]

Caring for Your Dishwasher Your new dishwasher is designed to give you many years of dependable service. There are a few things you can do to maintain your dishwasher properly. This section tells you how to clean and care for your dishwasher. Refer to “Solution chart” on pages 18-20 for soecial cleanina oroblems. See Installation Instructions f[...]

Saving Energy Saving energy is important and helps you save money. This section gives you tips on the best ways to save energy with your dishwasher. Loading tips l Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dishwasher uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. l Load correctly for best washing results. Incorrect loadin[...]

Solving Common Dishwashing Problems A convenient checklist for handling minor performance problems. Go over this list before calling for service. If you are unable to solve your dishwasher’s problem, turn to page 22 for service information. Solution chart PROBLEM Food soil left on dishes CAUSE Improper loading Water temperature too low SOLUTION F[...]

PROBLEM Spotting and filming (continued) CAUSE Use of incorrect detergents Incorrect amount of detergent SOLUTION Use recommended dishwasher detergents only. Follow recommendations on page 10 for amount. Heavy soil and/or hard water generally require extra detergent. Use of ineffective detergents Use fresh detergent. Store detergent tightly- closed[...]

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Brown stains on dishes and dishwasher interior Orange stains on dishwasher interior High iron content in water supply Large amounts of tomato-based foods on dishes placed in the dishwasher Remove by washing dishes (after food soil has been removed) with 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of citric acid crystals added to covered secti[...]

Troubleshooting Before calling for assistance please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could save you the cost of a service call. Dishwasher problems PROBLEM Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle CHECK THE FOLLOWING Is the door tightly closed and securely latched? Has the cycle been set correctly? See pages 5 and 12-l 3. [...]

Reauestina Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on page 21. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance*... Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance El Center telephone number. w Dial toll-free from anywhere i[...]

Index This index is alphabetical. Look for the word or phrase you are interested in, then look for the page number. TOPIC PAGE TOPIC PAGE BOTTOM RACK ......................................... 8 CLEANING Exterior.. ................................................ 16 Interior ................................................... 16 COMMON WASHING PROBL[...]

POWER CLEAN’” washing system parts covered by your warranty Third level wash tower I Upper spray arm Spray tower Nozzle cap e Washer 1 Lower sDrav arm 27[...]

WHIRLPOOL@ Dishwasher Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an From Date of Purchase authorized Whirlpool service company. LIMITED ONE-YEAR FSP replacement parts for any part of the POWER CLEANTM WA[...]